Hiding in plain sight: Cooperative Extension as an underutilized approach to improving cancer survivorship outcomes in underserved populations.
Olivia Pitasi, Deana Hildebrand, Rachel Liebe...
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39388009Actively Recruiting
Phase Not Applicable
Age: 18Years +
All Genders
ID06869512
Cooperative Extension and Cancer Survivorship: Supportive Care Via Cooperative Extension Services (SUCCESS)
Led by University of Oklahoma · Updated on 2025-06-26
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Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
N/A
Total Duration
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Sponsors
U
University of Oklahoma
Lead Sponsor
O
Oklahoma State University
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Researchers are evaluating the SUCCESS program, a cancer survivorship initiative delivered through Cooperative Extension services, to see if it is practical and can improve health outcomes for adults who have completed active cancer treatment. The study aims to assess the program's feasibility, participant acceptance, and its preliminary effects on health-related quality of life and other psychosocial factors. Additionally, the trial examines changes in gene expression related to stress response in a subset of participants. The SUCCESS program consists of six weekly group education sessions. Each session includes 25 minutes of teaching and discussion, 25 minutes of facilitated support group time, and 10 minutes of group exercise. This is a single-arm trial without a comparison group, focusing on delivering the program and collecting data over a six-week period. Participants will complete surveys and join Zoom sessions before starting and after finishing the program to provide data on various health outcomes such as diet quality, physical function, mental health symptoms, social factors, financial toxicity, and gene expression changes. Researchers will monitor session delivery, participant attendance, adherence to the program, and acceptability ratings. The total participation duration is approximately seven to eight weeks, including follow-up assessments.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Cooperative Extension and Cancer Survivorship
Who Can Participate
Age: 18Years +
All Genders
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Previous adult-diagnosed cancer
- Completed active cancer treatment
- Not currently receiving active cancer treatment, but hormonal therapy is allowed
- Ability to attend group sessions
- Residency in Oklahoma
You will not qualify if you...
- Receiving palliative or hospice care
- Medical or surgical history preventing participation
- Positive Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire+ (PAR-Q+) without doctor's approval to participate
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Your Study Journey
Screening
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
Outpatient Treatment
Duration - 6 weeks
Participants attend the SUCCESS program which includes 6 weekly group education sessions. Each session consists of 25 minutes of didactic and discussion-based lecture, 25 minutes of facilitated support group, and 10 minutes of brief group-based exercise.
Weekly visits for 6 weeks
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
University of Oklahoma
Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States, 74135
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Research Team
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Ashlea C Braun, PhD
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
NA
Model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Number of Arms
1
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